In Kickstarter Korner we take a look at new gaming projects that grab our attention…and compel us to pull out our wallet.
7th Sea: Second Edition is one such project. Since its release in 1999, 7th Sea has brought thousands of fans into the world of Théah—a place very similar to our own Europe in the year 1668.
7th Sea was a game inspired by the works of Alexandre Dumas, The Princess Bride, and other novels and movies of high adventure, and it played fast and furious, emulating the pace we’ve come to expect from movies such as Captain Blood, The Three Musketeers, and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Now I love me some pirates! And The Three Musketeers is one of my all-time favorite books. Lots of other folks like them as well…this Kickstarter funded in 7 minutes!
Here’s a brief description from the Kickstarter page detailing what’s included:
7th Sea is a tabletop roleplaying game of swashbuckling and intrigue, exploration and adventure, taking place on the continent of Théah, a land of magic and mystery inspired by our own Europe. Players take the roles of heroes thrown into global conspiracies and sinister plots, exploring ancient ruins of a race long vanished and protecting the rightful kings and queens of Théah from murderous villains.
As a 7th Sea Hero, you might…
… save the Queen of Avalon from treacherous blackmail!
… thwart a dastardly assassination attempt on the Cardinal of Castille!
… raid the villainous fleets of Vodacce merchant-princes!
… free the Prince of the Sarmatian Commonwealth from a mysterious curse!
… make decisions that alter the very course of Théan history!
In most roleplaying games, you start off as a 1st-level loser who’s terrified of the goblin with a broken knife. In 7th Sea, you are a Hero, an icon of Théah ready to live and die for causes that matter. You can take on ten thugs with swords, knives, and guns all on your own. You don’t start off digging through old dungeons hoping to find a copper piece or two. No! You are trusted knight, a loyal bodyguard, or even… an adventuring queen herself. Right from minute one.
In other words… you’re d’Artagnan, Milady de Winter, the Dread Pirate Roberts, Jack Sparrow, Julie d’Aubigney, and the Scarlet Pimpernel all rolled up in one!
This is a game of high adventure, mystery, and action.
This is a game of intrigue and romance.
This is 7th Sea.
And here’s a short message from the author, John Wick:
Check out 7 Sea: Second Edition on Kickstarter. We fully recommend it!
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